one-piece

adjective

ˈwən-ˈpēs How to pronounce one-piece (audio)
: consisting of or made in a single undivided piece
a one-piece bathing suit
one-piece noun
one-piecer
ˈwən-ˈpē-sər How to pronounce one-piece (audio)
noun

Examples of one-piece in a Sentence

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Leading the trend is the modern one-piece, reimagined as a wardrobe staple rather than simply a swimsuit. — Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Model Karlie Kloss shared a photo of her and Swift — who was dressed in a red, white and blue striped one-piece — holding hands while going down the slide. — Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 The seamless, glueless, one-piece upper technology that On launched in 2024 helps keep the weight down in this new model. — Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 26 June 2026 Other modifications include a one-piece floor, improved hold-down handles and reduced bulk, Steber said. — Jack Dura, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for one-piece

Word History

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of one-piece was in 1880

Rhymes for one-piece

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“One-piece.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-piece. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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